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Kenyan passport's status drops slightly in latest Henley Index global ranking
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

Despite the drop, Kenya's passport remains relatively strong within the African continent, ranking eighth in the region.

Kenya joins list of Africa’s best travel destinations for 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Kenya, a country where nature thrives, continues to captivate visitors with its diverse offerings.

Government spent Sh1 billion on foreign travel in three months - CoB
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

The expenditure, which covers the period from July to September 2024, highlights the significant costs associated with the government's foreign engage...

State clears passport backlog, opens new offices to ease access for job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The government has revealed that it has bought one million passport booklets and recruited 300 new immigration officers to meet the growing demand.

Etihad resumes flights to Nairobi with focus on broader African expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 17, 2024

As a major economic hub in East Africa, Kenya is expected to benefit significantly from the resumption of Etihad flights.

PS Bitok: State to hasten processing of dual citizenship requests for Kenyan diaspora
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.

Isiolo, Mandera among 30 counties saving millions of shillings by curbing costly foreign trips
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

This marks the second consecutive year that some counties, including Trans Nzoia, Isiolo and Uasin Gishu, have avoided foreign travel altogether.

Aviation stakeholders urge MPs to reject proposed tax on air travel services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Both IATA and KATA have urged MPs to reconsider the proposed VAT imposition, arguing that it would undermine the Kenyan tourism sector's growth.

Kenya launches digital nomad work permit, travel pass for transit visitors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2024

Ruto revealed that the country earned Sh352 billion from two million visitors in 2023.

Governors, MCAs splash Sh17.6bn on trips as counties struggle with cash crunch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

This includes Sh15.28 billion for domestic trips and Sh2.32 billion for foreign journeys.

Government introduces new digital system to track foreign travel by state officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2024

The Foreign Travel Management Information System (FoTMIS) is designed to track, process, and approve foreign travel for Cabinet Secretaries, Principal...

Refugee Affairs Dept announces delays in printing travel documents
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 14, 2024

The department claims to have swiftly responded to the crisis and is working to procure a replacement machine to enable the resumption of services.

Kenya One in the Sky: Tracking President Ruto’s frequent flying and cost to taxpayers
Africa Uncensored  |  Jul 09, 2024

Between September 2022 and November 2023, President Ruto and DP Gachagua embarked on 51 trips to 34 countries, averaging about four trips per month.

Travel agents raise alarm over impact of higher taxes, policy changes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 11, 2024

KATA leaders also proposed the full implementation of existing policies to expand the tourism business.

State spends Sh18bn on travel in 9 months despite Ruto's austerity order
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 03, 2024

Last week, the Head of State was under intense pressure to defend himself over the cost of a luxurious jet that chauffeured him and his delegation to...

Senators launch probe into Kenya's visa-free system
Barack Oduor  |  May 30, 2024

The review will also unearth the revenue generated by the government since the commencement of the policy on January 1, 2024.

How the allure of Eastleigh’s tourism is attracting travel agencies
Albert Mwazighe  |  Apr 27, 2024

The image of Eastleigh has been significantly transformed, with a rich cultural heritage attracting thousands of people every day in search of unique...

Government to increase number of passports, IDs issued yearly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2024

PS Bitok revealed that two new passport printing machines have been delivered for installation in Nyayo House.

Kenya records 40 per cent rise in foreign visitors after abolishing visa requirement
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 07, 2024

Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok now says that the country has received more than 350,000 visitors to the country since the new policy...

Visa-free Kenya: Surge in visitors recorded after policy change
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 29, 2024

Last year, President William Ruto announced that Kenya would become a “visa-free country” and existing requirements would be waived in January this ye...

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